MY TV Increases Its DTH Bouquet with Intelsat

Press Release

06 September 2007

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Pembroke, Bermuda, 6 September 2007

Intelsat, Ltd., the world’s leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that it signed a new multi-year, multi transponder contract with Strong Technologies l.l.c., of Dubai. Under this contract, Strong Technologies will use additional capacity on the Intelsat 10 satellite, located at 68.5°E, as My TV increases its channel line-up for its DTH (Direct-To-Home) service operating in sub-Saharan Africa.

“We chose Intelsat as our satellite service provider because of the unique coverage Intelsat 10 provides, ensuring that our near- and long-term business objectives will be supported,” said Dr. John Tydeman, Chief Operating Officer of My TV. “Since My TV’s launch in 2006, Intelsat has been the ideal partner in our endeavors to grow our broadcast business across the region.”